90% CO₂ reduction: GETEC and Ölmühle Brökelmann inaugurate climate-friendly biomass heating plant in Hamm
90% CO₂ reduction: GETEC and Ölmühle Brökelmann inaugurate climate-friendly biomass heating plant in Hamm
Magdeburg, November 13, 2024 – GETEC and Ölmühle Brökelmann have inaugurated their climate-friendly biomass heating plant at Brökelmann’s Hamm site – an investment that will reduce CO2 emissions by more than 90 percent annually, while generating eco-friendly steam and electricity for production.
More than 150 guests from politics and industry joined GETEC and Ölmühle Brökelmann to celebrate the inauguration of the new biomass heating plant in Hamm. This marks a milestone on Brökelmann’s path to CO₂ neutrality. By switching from fossil fuels to climate-neutral biomass, Ölmühle Brökelmann will generate climate-friendly steam and electricity to produce cooking oil, saving 40,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year in the future. The custom-designed facility will further enhance the efficiency of the edible oil production process. The plant has a capacity of 17 MWth and 0.5 MWel, producing up to 23 tons of process steam per hour.
“Brökelmann is committed to eco-friendly energy sourced from residual wood and local landscape conservation materials,” says Christian Schelenz, Managing Director of Ölmühle Brökelmann. “With state-of-the-art technology and local fuel sourcing, the new plant is not only climate-neutral but also ensures our long-term competitiveness and economic performance.”
“We are proud to realize this innovative project together with our longstanding partner, Brökelmann,” emphasizes Dr. Thomas Stephanblome, CEO of GETEC Platform Germany. “Our technology-open approach allowed us to develop a tailored solution that meets Brökelmann's sustainability goals.”
The project was supported by funding from the Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, underscoring GETEC and Ölmühle Brökelmann’s leadership in sustainable energy projects.
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GETEC is Europe's leading specialist for reliable, decarbonized energy and infrastructure solutions. With over 3,000 dedicated employees across more than 70 locations, we leverage our engineering, regulatory, and sustainability expertise to help our industrial and real estate customers navigate the complexities of the modern energy landscape while significantly reducing their carbon footprint. Operating 12,000 plants that generate more than 6 GW of energy, the company has a broad decarbonized technology offering. GETEC develops, finances, and runs critical energy infrastructure across Europe through its regional platforms in Germany, Italy, Switzerland, and Benelux.
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